College Lingo
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College Prep
Interviews/Jobs
100

Your main course of study

What is your major?

100

The amount the college/university is charging you for your classes

Tuition

100

What type of degree do you usually obtain at a technical or community college?

Diploma, certificate, Red Seal

100

Name three different types of scholarships.

academic, community service, athletic, hobbies/extracurriculars, need-based, applicant's identity

100

This document provides a formal overview of your work history, qualifications, and education. 

A resume! 
200

A secondary set of courses that often complements your major

What is a Minor?

200

Required fees that you pay to the University to cover on campus supports

 What are student fees?

200

What is a school designed to train students for a specific job in a skilled trade career?

Vocational School

200

Which college entrance exam allows a calculator on all math questions?

ACT

200

This sheet is typically included with your resume, where you explain why you would like to work at the company. 

A cover letter! 

300

Difference between a full-time and part-time student

Full-time student:12+ credits

part-time student: less than 12 credits

*per semester

300

Money for school that does not need to be paid back

What is Scholarships, Bursaries, or grants?

300

What is a school that typically offers two year programs, or associate's degrees, as well as work force training?

Community College

300

Name two college entrance exams

ACT, SAT

300

Once you are offered the position, you can negotiate this. Make sure you dont get "lowballed"

Salary/Pay. 

400

Something your professor will give you to explain assignments, expectations, grading systems, textbooks, and class policies

What is a Syllabus?

400

What are two types of student loans and the difference between those two types.

Provincial, National, Bank

400

Name four types of degrees you can earn after your HS diploma

Diploma/Certificate, bachelors, masters, doctorate

400

Where can you go to look for scholarship opportunities?

Online searches, school counselor, university website, local businesses

400

Name three websites where you can apply/look for a job?

Craigslist, Canadian Job Bank, Indeed.ca

500

Someone who helps you plan your classes and connect you with resources on campus as needed

What is an Advisor?


500

Name the four main types of financial aid for students

Grants, scholarship, work study, student loans

500

TYPICALLY, how many years does it take to complete the following degrees? Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctoral

Diploma/Certificate - 2-3 yrs
Bachelors - 4 yrs
Masters - 6 yrs
Doctorate - 8yrs

500

Name three important things you need to have ready for the admission process

Applications, High School Transcript, References, 

500

Typical number of hours worked during part-time jobs

. What is 10 - 20 hours?